Unexpected Collection (page 3)

Illustration for Pickwick Papers (colour litho)
667522 Illustration for Pickwick Papers (colour litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seminary for Young Ladies)

The Earl of Harrington (colour litho)
612908 The Earl of Harrington (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Harrington, An unexpected Earl, 25 October 1873, Vanity Fair)

"There was a Young Girl of Majorca, whose Aunt was a very fast walker", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386604 " There was a Young Girl of Majorca, whose Aunt was a very fast walker", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Lady of Wales, who caught a large Fish without scales", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386703 " There was a Young Lady of Wales, who caught a large Fish without scales", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Unexpected Visit; Visite imprevue, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1197568 Unexpected Visit; Visite imprevue, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); 64.8x34.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

An unexpected find of Turtle-Eggs at a Seaside-Resort in Ceylon (engraving)
1038699 An unexpected find of Turtle-Eggs at a Seaside-Resort in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Guests; Die Gaste, (oil on panel)
823478 The Guests; Die Gaste, (oil on panel) by Adam, Julius (1826-74); 49x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Guests; Die Gaste. Julius Adam (1826-1874). Oil on panel

Don't open till Christmas
Christmas surprise concept, a gift box with dence steam and a reaching hand on a dark background with decorations and stars. New year present vivid still life with action.. Dina Belenko

White-tailed Eagles, Haliaeetus albicilla
The White-tailed Eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla is flying in autumn color environment of wildlife. Also known as the Ern, Erne, Gray Eagle, Eurasian Sea Eagle. Nice autumn colorful background

Sunny Side
Lemon slices pattern with a fried egg, yellow background, abstract, surprise concept.. Dina Belenko

Two brothers of Reading, Berkshire, Leading Aircraft-man Ronald Couch of the Royal Air Force and Driver Eric Couch of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC)

Boney Bothered or an Unexpected Meeting, July 9, 1808. Creator: Charles Williams
Boney Bothered or an Unexpected Meeting, July 9, 1808

THE FAMILYS RETURN
THE UNEXPECTED RETURN Servants giving a party are disturbed when Master and Mistress come home sooner than expected (scene from a play, Les Cuisinieres)(the cooks) Date: 1823

Unexpected Return, 1884, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Unexpected Return, 1884, (1965). The home-coming of a Russian political prisoner - the room portrayed is the artists living room and the models included members of his family

RF - Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) tending to Ribboned sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia). Yillet Kecil, Yillet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Arrest of Lord Hastings, c1856-1859. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Arrest of Lord Hastings, c1856-1859

The Unexpected Visit or more free than welcome, 1820. George IV, seated on a cushion in the Brighton Royal Pavilion, throwing up his arms in horror at the entry of the Queen closely followed by

Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The Unexpected Encounter, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Unexpected Encounter, 1902. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Edelweiss, late 19th or early 20th century(?)

Fishing for Jack!!!. A fisherman makes an unexpected catch

Unexpected Return, c1884-c1888. Artist: Il ya Repin
Unexpected Return, c1884-c1888. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Captured Kiss, late 18th century. Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Captured Kiss, late 18th century. Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

A young woman is kicked by a horse, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
A young woman is kicked by a horse, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd July 1898

Abd-ul-Aziz, Sultan of Turkey from 1861, 1869. Artist: James Tissot
Abd-ul-Aziz, Sultan of Turkey from 1861, 1869. At first liberal and westernising, Abd-ul-Aziz (1830-1876) became autocratic

animals one animal, answering, bizarre, bored, boredom, calm, captivity, cell phone
Gorilla sitting against stone wall using cell phone

Four Queens on a Jack - Four Women riding a donkey. Date: circa 1905

Wet nurse feeds baby using a goat
A Cuban wet nurse feeds a baby in her care using the milk from a goat, who is actively participating in the exchange! 1907

Kitten

The Hunt from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Elephant and circus arriving on a New Year card
A little boy on a donkey meets an elephant and circus arriving -- We know not what is coming in the New Year. Date: circa 1890s

Man with kayak on head on lake surface, side view

Beira, Mozambique - Private tram-car system
Beira, Mozambique - The private tram-car system - undoubtedly one of the most unusual forms of conveyance in the world. The cars ran on tiny tracks which rose out of the sand

Turkestan - One man riding a bull and two on a donkey! Date: circa 1909

Le Beouf a la Mode Restaurant - 8, Rue de Valois Paris - since 1792 (the approximate date of this image) Date: circa late 18th century

L Amant Surpris - The Surprised Lover The Lover Surprised, engraved by Charles Melchior Descourtis (1753-1820) (colour engraving) Artist Schall

150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, l March 1854. Unexpected spread of fallout led to awareness of, and research into, radioactive pollution. UNO photograph

People in a park with a friendly goat
Unusual Friends - people in a park receive an unexpected visit from a friendly goat. 1950s

The unexpected meeting. 18th century

An Almanack of Old Time Sport
An Unexpected Encounter. Illustration from An Almanack of Old Time Sport. Date: 1903

Notes on Etiquette - Greeted with a Kiss. Nothing more readily conduces to a pleasant visit than a kindly, hearty greeting. Date: 1908

Court of Serendip
At the court of Serendip (an old name for Sri Lanka) whose princes continually made happy but unexpected discoveries, according to Horace Walpole. Hence serendipity

Nun with a man in a pub. Date: circa 1970s

Nun playing on a fruit machine. Date: circa 1970s

White bulldog thrown into the water by a bull in a field
A white bulldog is thrown over a hedge into the water by a bull in a field. Date: 1905

White bulldog thrown into the air by a bull in a field
A white bulldog is thrown into the air by a bull in a field. Date: 1905

Sicily - Ancient Quarries at Campobello
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of the ancient quarries at Campobello. Two men sit on the Rocks of Cusa, stone that was once used to construct the Greek Selinunte temple

WW2 safety poster, Don t Take Risks, Take Care. Use a ladder to top bins or the unexpected is just what is to be expected! Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

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"Unexpected Encounters: From Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to Divers and Mermaids" In the enchanting world of literature, William McLaren's illustration of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" transports us to a realm where knights face unexpected challenges. Meanwhile, beneath the ocean waves, a mesmerizing sight unfolds as a diver encounters a graceful mermaid, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Breaking conventions further is an image that defies expectations - a nun fearlessly gliding on a skateboard through city streets. And if that wasn't surprising enough, picture another sister pedaling joyfully on a bicycle in a playground, reminding us that life holds delightful surprises even in unlikely places. Turning our attention to music history, we find Joseph Haydn at his opera's first performance - "L'Incontro. " The composer's genius captivates audiences with unexpected melodies that resonate through time. Shakespearean drama takes center stage as Henry IV rebukes Falstaff for his wayward ways. This unexpected confrontation reminds us how truth can sometimes emerge from unforeseen confrontations. Market reports bring news of an unusual occurrence - an abundant supply of fruit unexpectedly clears out in no time. Nature has its own mysterious ways of providing bountiful surprises when least expected. Venturing into wildlife territory brings us face-to-face with majestic giraffes towering above their surroundings. Their elegance serves as yet another reminder that nature never ceases to amaze with its unexpected wonders. Traveling afar to Beira, Mozambique reveals an extraordinary private tram-car system traversing this picturesque town—an unanticipated mode of transportation adding charm and convenience for locals and visitors alike. Diving enthusiasts plunge into unknown depths where they encounter breathtaking underwater landscapes teeming with vibrant marine life—a reminder that exploring the depths can lead to awe-inspiring discoveries beyond imagination. Lastly, Kaiser Wilhelm II portrayed as Aladdin unwittingly releases not just any genie but the spectre of death through his actions.